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Temporomandibular Joint (TMJ) Dysfunction Pathway
Before your appointment
Visit your healthcare provider
Get your assessment and tests
Review your assessment and test results
Review your treatment and management options
Talk with your healthcare provider about a referral
Start your treatment and watch your symptoms
Keep taking care of yourself
Depending on your history, symptoms, and other treatments, you may need a referral to an oral maxillofacial surgeon. An oral maxillofacial surgeon is a specialist who focuses on helping patients with mouth, jaw, and face concerns.
You should hear about the progress of the referral to your oral maxillofacial surgeon within 3 months.
The oral maxillofacial surgeon will assess you and your condition and recommend what treatment is best for you.
Download or print the full patient pathway (PDF) and summary (one-page PDF) to learn more about how to manage and treat TMJ dysfunction.Patient Pathway Summary
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